Understanding Refractory Chronic Cough: What You Need to Know Have you ever faced a cough that simply refuses to subside? While most coughs resolve independently, some persist for an unacceptable length of time—weeks, months, or even years. This condition is known as refractory chronic cough (RCC), and it is a significant issue that demands attention in the medical community, especially among specialists in ear, nose, and throat (ENT) care. In this blog post, we will clearly outline what RCC is, why it occurs, and the most promising treatments available to those suffering from relentless coughing. What is Refractory Chronic Cough? A chronic cough is defined as one that lasts longer than eight weeks in adults. For many individuals, it is associated with conditions such as asthma, allergies, acid reflux, or certain medications. However, there are instances where the cough continues even after these underlying causes have been effectively ad...
Can a deviated septum cause sinus infections?
Can deviated nasal septum cause high blood pressure or heart problem?
Can deviated nasal septum cause sleep apnea?
Can deviated nasal septum cause migraines or headaches?
Sinuses are air-filled, generally empty, spaces around the nasal cavity. These sinuses drain into the nasal cavity through small doors. Our nasal cavity is divided into right and left by nasal septum. If you have deviated nasal septum, then it can block the drainage pathway of the nasal sinuses. High deviations can block the airway and hence recurrent sinusitis. Septoplasty can correct this deviation and help opening up drainage pathways along with balloon sinuplasty or endoscopic sinus surgery.
Can deviated nasal septum cause high blood pressure or heart problem?
Deviated nasal septum in anterior part can obstruct the airflow and can cause sleep apnoea symptoms. Some recent studies show a correlation between better control of high blood pressure with medication after septoplasty.
Can deviated nasal septum cause sleep apnea?
Sleep apnea can be due to obstruction at different levels of your airway. Obstruction can be at the level of the nose due to a deviated septum, enlarged turbinates or at throat level due to enlarged tonsils, tongue or tongue falling back. These can be associated with loud snoring. There is strong evidence that septoplasty with/without nasal valve surgery can help your sleep apnea symptoms. If you are using CPAP due to sleep apnea then deviated septum can cause resistance and lead to high pressure and nose bleeds. A visit to ENT surgeon and assessment with endoscopy can help with diagnosis and decision if you are a suitable candidate for septoplasty or functional rhinoplasty with nasal valve surgery.
The deviated nasal septum is very common finding presenting to ENT clinic with headache and migraine. Septoplasty can help with symptoms of nasal obstruction but unlikely to help with headaches. A visit to ENT surgeon can help with the diagnosis with history, endoscopic and sinus scan. A logical examination of patients with facial pain, headache and migraine can assist with appropriate management and avoid unnecessary use of antibiotics.
Can deviated nasal septum cause nose bleeds or epistaxis?
A primary function of the nose is to filter and hydrate the air which reaches our lungs. The deviated nasal septum can cause the change in laminar airflow in the nose. This can dry nasal mucosa. Correction of nasal septum by septoplasty can help improve this symptom.
Mr Gaurav Kumar
Ear Nose Throat Specialist
To Book an appointment https://entsurgeonclinic.co.uk/
07494914140
Disclaimer: For general information only, always seek medical advice from your treating consultant.
https://www.entsurgeon-london.co.uk/
Can deviated nasal septum cause nose bleeds or epistaxis?
A primary function of the nose is to filter and hydrate the air which reaches our lungs. The deviated nasal septum can cause the change in laminar airflow in the nose. This can dry nasal mucosa. Correction of nasal septum by septoplasty can help improve this symptom.
Mr Gaurav Kumar
Ear Nose Throat Specialist
To Book an appointment https://entsurgeonclinic.co.uk/
07494914140
Disclaimer: For general information only, always seek medical advice from your treating consultant.
https://www.entsurgeon-london.co.uk/